With terrific drafting and progressing development, the Dallas Stars have quietly amassed one of the finest prospect pools in the National Hockey League. While it might be “standing room only” to start out in the minor leagues and some European pro leagues, the Stars will ultimately prevail with a stable full of exciting prospects who will garner heavy focus throughout the season. An even more interesting development is the relative flux of the Dallas roster in general. The Stars are experiencing a changing of the guard of sorts which will allow some roster spots all over the lineup to pop open now and in the near future.… read more

For those that might question "why no Jokipakka mention in the European area?" - it was just a case of taking the fresher, shinier toys with higher upside and talking about them. Jokipakka is the best thing you guys have in Europe right this minute (Jamie Benn notwithstanding).